Top Line Leaders Hike Capitol Hill with Minnesota Credit Union Network
TopLine Financial Credit Union Advocates for Members in Washington, DC
MAPLE GROVE, Minn., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — topline financial credit uniona member-owned Twin Cities-based financial services cooperativevisited the Capitol in Washington, DC from March 3 to March 7, 2024 as part of the annual American Credit Union Government Affairs Conference, the credit union industry's largest advocacy event.
During the conference, top-line executives and stakeholders, along with more than 6,000 other credit union professionals, board members, and Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) staff, discussed some of the key credit union issues with key legislative officials. We discussed. The group met with U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, as well as members of Congress and their staffs. The meeting will expand opportunities for credit unions to serve more Minnesotans, advocate for rightsizing rules, and differentiate safe, affordable, and regulated fees charged by depository institutions. focused on that.
TopLine spends valuable face-to-face time with members of Congress to learn how TopLine securely helps members with all their financial needs, from buying a car or home to saving for retirement and investing in small businesses. We shared our members' stories about how we provide affordable financial services. TopLine leaders also discussed modernizing credit union services, securing data to protect consumer privacy, and improving economic health with U.S. senators and representatives.
“This event brings together credit union advocates from across the country to discuss policy, meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, and remind lawmakers and regulators why credit unions are Americans' best financial partners. We put people before profits, advancing communities and improving the financial well-being of all people,” said Mick Olson, President and CEO of Topline Financial Credit Union. said. “Topline representatives spent significant time meeting with state legislators and reminding them that they value their support in maintaining nonprofit financial cooperative tax status. Because it's an integral part of our structure to ensure a stronger, healthier financial future for consumers. ”
America's Credit Unions is the leading national trade association serving America's credit unions. This nonprofit industry group is run by a volunteer board of directors elected by credit union colleagues. For more information, please visit www.americascreditunions.org.
The Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) is a statewide trade association working to ensure the success, growth, and vitality of Minnesota credit unions. For more information, please visit www.mncun.org.
topline financial credit unionthe Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota's 11th credit union.th It is the largest credit union, with more than $800 million in assets and serving more than 51,000 members. A nonprofit financial cooperative founded in 1935, it offers a complete line of five financial services. Branch location — Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Plymouth, St. Paul's Como Park — Not just by phone. mobile app and online www.TopLinecu.com. Membership is open to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, or Wright counties in Minnesota. It is open to anyone who is working or volunteering, and their immediate family. Visit us on Facebook or Instagram. For more information about the credit union's Foundation, visit www.TopLinecu.com/Foundation.
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